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This hidden treasure is hiding in Southern California and it’s one spot you’ll want to discover for yourself. Boasting a variety of outdoorsy activities including day hikes, equestrian trails, picnic areas, and vernal pools, this unique SoCal destination offers a little something for everyone. Santa Rosa Plateau Ecological Reserve is a hidden gem located in the Santa Ana Mountains of Riverside County. This nature paradise offers 9,000 acres of land to explore....

If you’ve been looking for a romantic dining experience to wow your partner and please your palette, you need to make a reservation at The Fireside Tavern immediately. This place books fast because of its world class food and wines, not to mention the beautifully scenic backdrop. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday, this restaurant was designed for weekend warriors with a passion for unique eats. The Fireside Tavern at Sharpe Hill Vineyard is a wine and food experience unlike any other....

The Northeast Kingdom is well known as a destination to get away from it all and for good reason. If you’re looking for a great place to unplug, we’ve got the place for you. Maidstone State Park is Vermont’s most remote park and you’ll absolutely love the peace and quiet you’ll find here. Originally formed when the last of the glaciers melted about 12,000 years ago, the lake was formed and the area remains largely untouched....

This is one of those spots where you want to get here early because if you don’t, there won’t be any of their famous caramel rolls left! They sell out FAST and there is a good reason for that, because this small restaurant makes them better than you could ever imagine. You’ll want to go here for your next breakfast, and when you do, you do not want to miss out on the warm, sweet goodness that is these caramel rolls....

Don’t you just love walking into an old-school diner and taking a step back in time to the good ol’ days? This retro cafe in Southern California is a true classic and will remind you why certain places in SoCal never seem to go out of style. For more than one hundred years, The Original Saugus Cafe has been serving up comfort food in a classic diner setting that will make you feel nostalgic....

Near Halloween, it’s all about finding new ways to scare yourself. I’m sure you know all about haunted houses. But what about something that goes a step further? Enter the Terror Theatre. It is haunted, and it is interactive. This is a massive haunted house that brings together all of your most terrifying horror movie characters under one roof. This sounds like the worst family reunion ever. And people do not hesitate to pay to be scared to death....

When you find a restaurant that’s consistently amazing, it’s like hitting the jackpot. Well, we have one of those places and the outside is as much fun as the inside. Idletyme Brewing Company in Stowe has delicious food, great service and an outdoor patio that will have you longing to go anytime the sun is shining. Let’s take a look at this magical patio in VT. The town of Stowe is a popular tourist destination year round....

We all have our favorite city sights, and while they may be beautiful at ground-level, there is something particularly mesmerizing about seeing them from above. This bird’s eye view of Baltimore, shared by BlueMantleMedia on YouTube, takes you up, up, and away for a one-of-a-kind view that proves that this city is stunning from every angle! We’ve all probably been asked the question, “If you could have one superpower, what would you choose?...

The capital city may not have an oceanic shoreline, but that doesn’t mean Austinites can’t escape to the beach every once in a while. At Emma Long Metropolitan Park, you can dig your feet in the sand and splash in the refreshing water. It’s the perfect place to pack a picnic and soak up the sun. Everyone needs a vacation, and this hidden beach in Austin will take you a million miles away from it all....

If you think Texas is home to oddities and unusual attractions, then a newly-listed house for sale will confirm your suspicions. A 7,400-square foot mansion in Richmond may look conventional on the outside, but its interior tells a completely different tale. Prepare yourself for the unexpected as you take a virtual tour of what’s been deemed the “Mannequin House.” There’s no denying the curb appeal of this Texas mansion, located at 4302 Colony West Dr, Richmond, TX 77406....

Fall is the perfect time to travel to another town and take in the fall colors. Illinois is full of charming towns, even more charming in the fall. But none is better than charming Batavia, Illinois. Off the Fox River, this town looks great year-round, but it is particularly stunning during the autumn. Here’s what you can expect of this wonderful town. What’s more charming than a bit of history, which you will learn at the Depot?...

One of the largest canna growers in the world, Horn Canna Farm is located in Carnegie, Oklahoma on a beautiful farm of over 150 acres. They are America’s only exclusive canna farm, and it all began in the 1920s when Great Grandma Frances Horn received six canna bulbs from her sister in Arkansas. The bulbs were planted in the family garden and John and Frances Horn turned it into a family business that has lasted almost a century....

If you are a regular Only in Kansas reader, you are probably used to seeing the “Christmas City of the High Plains” on our holiday lists… but just how did this Christmas town come to be? And how did it earn its festive nickname? Let’s take a look at WaKeeney: the one town in Kansas that turns into a winter wonderland each year! Since 1950, WaKeeney has been known as the “Christmas City of the High Plains” - an idea that was dreamed up by two local businessmen in 1948....

1939 marked the beginning of the end of the Great Depression in South Carolina. Plummenting prices of cotton and tobacco in 1920 caused the depression to start earlier here in South Carolina than most everywhere else in the U.S. Until then, the cotton business alone was so booming that even children as young as 6 and 7 were getting jobs at the mills. Their employment was needed not only by their families but also by the industry so it could keep up with the demand....

This massive flea market is basically heaven on earth for bargain-hunters and treasure-seekers. The Grafton Flea Market has a bit of a cult following and is so big, it could take you all weekend to sort through all the amazing wares on offer. Read on to learn more about visiting this awesome spot. The Grafton Flea Market offers acres of indoor and outdoor stalls and vendors to browse. Grafton Flea Market...

There are several places to visit around Wisconsin that might have you feeling like you are in a dream, whether that is due to the vibrant colors, the unbelievable rock formations, or just the fairy tale-like feel. Well, let me tell you, Pewits Nest (Baraboo) combines all of these things. Here, you can find a stunning deep gorge, courtesy of Wisconsin’s last glacier. Pewits Nest is a natural gorge cut by Skillet Creek....

About 25 miles east of Devils Lake is a small old ghost town by the name of Bartlett. It was founded in 1883 and never had a population much higher than 100 residents. By the 1970s it had already dropped to less than 20 people, and today it is pretty much abandoned. There is, however, a part of the town’s history that will never be forgotten, and it is terrifying to think about....

When you think of the horrors of the Civil War, not many people think of Illinois being a player. So you might not have known that one of the deadliest Confederate prison camps was located not only in Illinois, but in Chicago. Camp Douglas was one of the largest confederate prison camps in America. It became a prisoner of war camp in 1862. It was so crowded and filthy, full of disease and death that it gained the nickname “80 acres of hell....

Follow the yellow brick road, not to Oz but to what’s been dubbed the World’s Largest General Store. Wander up and down the many aisles. Indulge in a mouthwatering treat. Or, run, jump, and shoot in the Nerf arena. Time will simply melt away when you visit this enormous Pennsylvania general store. Pennsylvanians have been visiting Country Junction, considered the World’s Largest General Store, since its doors first opened in 1983....

There’s no doubt that Michigan is home to some top-notch seafood. Our location on the Great Lakes makes us a prime spot for fresh fish, which means we’ve got our fair share of fish markets and seafood shops. But there’s one fish market here in the Mitten State that perfectly combines freshness, unbeatable service, and truly amazing fish — come and see for yourself. Fish Lads is a full-service fish market located within Grand Rapids’ Downtown Market, which can be found at 435 Ionia Avenue SW....